15 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
1. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap.
Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this
manual.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked.
Contact a qualified service center. If primer bulb
fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
3. Set the choke lever to the
FULL CHOKE position.
Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter grip and
rope repeatedly until the engine starts and runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding,
this may require numerous pulls of the starter grip
and rope.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle lubricant mix.
(50:1).
2. Clean air filter screen. Refer to
Cleaning Air Filter
earlier in this manual.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
4. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap.
Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this
manual.
1. Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle
speed.
See Figure 16.
1. Lubricate line with silicone spray.
2. Install more line. Refer to the applicable line
replacement section in this manual.
3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and
releasing spool retainer.
4. Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer to the
applicable line replacement section in this manual.
5. Advance line at full throttle.
Engine will not start
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle
Line will not advance
1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. Engine is flooded.
1. Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
2. Air filter is dirty.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
4. Spark plug fouled.
1. Idle speed screw on carburetor
needs adjustment.
1. Line is welded to itself.
2. Not enough line on spool.
3. Line is worn too short.
4. Line is tangled on spool.
5. Engine speed is too slow.
1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no
improvement, replace the spool retainer.
1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent
wrapping.
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
1. Reassemble shafts. Refer to
Joining the Power
Head to the Trimmer or Edger Attachment in
the
Assembly
section of this manual.
Spool retainer hard to turn
Grass wraps around drive
shaft housing and string head
Engine starts and runs but
string head does not turn
1. Screw threads are dirty or damaged.
1. Cutting tall grass at ground level.
2. Operating trimmer at part throttle.
1. Shafts are incorrectly assembled.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the
Maintenance
section. It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing to
perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause irrevers-
ible engine damage and/or void your warranty.
